Announcements
SE AK Scholarships for SFAC
From Sealaska Heritage Institute. Apply by Jan. 15.
Sealaska Heritage Institute is now offering scholarships designed especially for the 2025 Sitka Fine Arts Camp. Deadline: January 15, 2025. Apply now at: bit.ly/Voices-Scholarship25 This is a great opportunity for…
Sitka Fine Arts Camp 2025
Registration Opens Jan. 1, 2025 at Midnight
January 1st is tomorrow, and that means registration for camp 2025 is opening soon… at Midnight tonight, in fact. Elementary Camp June 9-13, 2025 Middle School Camp June 15-28, 2025…
Writing Classes & Retreats 2025
By Tongass Mist Writing
Please visit Tongass Mist Writing Events Page to see their continuing series of in-person and online writing classes and retreats. Here is a sampling in 2025: Saturday, Jan. 4 via…
SHI Art & Museum Internships
For Undergrad & Grad Students - Summer 2025
Art & Museum Internship Opportunities – Summer 2025! Through Sealaska Heritage. Apply Now – Deadline is January 31, 2025. Art Internship: bit.ly/SHI-ArtIntern25 Museum Internship: bit.ly/SHI-MuseumIntern25 Read more details about the…
SE Alaska High School Students
Urged by SHI to Apply to Attend Juneau STEAM Fair
Join the 2025 AISES Regional Fair to be held in Juneau on April 26, 2025. AISES is the American Indian Science and Engineering Society. Application Deadline: January 15, 2025. High…
Become an Outer Coast Undergraduate
January 1, 2025 Application Deadline
Outer Coast College is accepting applications for the class that begins in the Fall of 2025 and graduates in 2027. The application deadline is Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 11:59pm…
UAS Sitka Register for Spring Semester
Semester Starts Jan. 13. Tuition Waivers Available.
Registration is open for the Spring 2025 semester at UAS Sitka Campus. If you are interested in taking a class or pursuing a degree at UAS, please contact an academic…
Sitka Tells Tales – “A Place to Be”
Airing & Streaming on KCAW 104.7 in January 2025
Join us for stories about “A Place to Be: Stories of Belonging, Community & Home” – The live local event took place in Sitka on Dec. 12 at 7pm at…
Sewing & Quilting in 2025
Sponsored by Ocean Wave Quilters
Quilters Monthly meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month from Sept – June — and are open to EVERYONE – members or not. The January 2025 meeting…
Indoor Flea Market & Silent Auction
"Winter's Bone" to Raise Funds for ANB Hall Maintenance
The “Winter’s Bone” indoor flea market and silent auction will take place at ANB Founders Hall on Saturday, January 4th from 10am to 2pm. To rent an 8 x 10…
Emergency Shelter from Winter Weather
By Sitka Homeless Coalition
Visit ShelterSitka.org and our Instagram page, to learn more about the 2024-25 Emergency Shelter at the United Methodist Church. Open nightly Dec. 1 thru Mar. 31, from 8:30pm-8:30am. The Sitka…
“Cruise Boom” – Stream Local Film
Film by Ellen Frankenstein & Atman Mehta
“Cruise Boom” is streaming and airing nationally on PBS! You can watch the documentary free with no subscriptions on the PBS app streaming on PBS You can also find “Cruise…
Gallery by the Sea
Open Mon.-Tues. for Local Shopping
Doors will be open Monday, December 23rd and Tuesday, December 24th. Come see our selection of “Art Cards by Local and Southeast Alaska Artists” – including fishing and arts &…
Public Outcry Auction
For 2025 Vendor Space at Harrigan Centennial Hall
The City and Borough of Sitka will hold a public outcry auction for obtaining a 2025 Plaza Vendor Space Permit and/or Plaza Outfitter Space Permit in 2025 for commercial operations…
Exchange Students Present Jan. 11th
Hear Current & Former Exchange Students Speak at Library
Sitka Public Library will host current and former exchange students on Saturday, January 11th at 10:30 a.m. in the Sitka Public Library Multipurpose Room. Students from Turkey, Germany, and Alaska…
Sitka Wearable Arts Re-Scheduled
Postponed to Feb. 7, 2026 - Artists & Fans Take Note
The Sitka Wearable Arts Show “Forest to the Sea” (originally scheduled for Feb. 2025) has now been postponed to February 2026. Feb 7, 2026 – Shows at 2pm & 7pm…
What are you in the mood for?
Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week. Delivery, too.
In the Mood for: Sushi? Pho or Korean BBQ? Classic Stir-Fry? Remember these restaurants – Open 7 days a week for Dine-in or Take-out. Find Menus for all three at…
Family Game Nights in Jan & Feb
At Library & Sponsored by Parks & Rec
Adult game nights will take place in the Sitka Public Library Multipurpose Room from 6-8pm on January 7th, January 21st, and February 4th. Games from the Sitka Public Library collection…
Sitka Holiday Market with Local Art
December "Made in Sitka" includes New Creators
This festive weekend market (Dec. 14th & 15th) featured holiday and winter-themed items – including booths with work by Sitka photographer-naturalist Matt Goff, clothing re-purposer Emy Fish, 3D-mapper Josh Houston,…
Share Your Culture 2025 Series
Seeking Alaska Native Artists - Apply by 02/15/25
The Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum is seeking proposals for their “Share Your Culture/ Share Your Research” Series – to be held on Zoom in April & May of 2025….
Alaska Native Artist Residency Program
Call for Artists to Apply by January 15
The Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum invite Alaska Native artists to submit an application for the 2025 Alaska Native Artist Residency Program. Apply by Wed. January 15, 2025. Read more…
Sitka Food Co-op
Weekly Produce Deliveries on Tuesday
Sitka Food Co-op says, “The Co-op is open to Everyone!” There is a produce delivery on Tuesday Dec. 17th. If you forgot to order for the holiday, we will have…
Blatchley Pool Offers Open Swim
Saturday Mornings During the Winter
Open Swim at Blatchley Pool Saturdays from 8am-12noon, beginning November 23rd. Bring the family! Adults $8, Youth/Seniors $5, Family $20. Monthly memberships also available. Prices do not include 5% sales…
Indigenizing Education for Alaska
Scholarships for Alaska Native Teachers - Apply by Jan. 15
Scholarships for Alaska Native Teachers & Education Professionals – Scholarships cover tuition, fees, and books for Alaska Native students enrolled in the School of Education Program. Sealaska Heritage Institute, in…
Alaska Native Languages – Free Zoom Courses
MOOCs offered by Outer Coast and Sealaska Heritage
Outer Coast College says, “We are thrilled to offer 3 free ‘Massive Open Online Alaska Native Language Courses’ (MOOCs) this winter – in partnership with Sealaska Heritage Institute. Join us…
Micro-Enterprise Grant
For MH Trust Beneficiaries, Apply by Mar. 5, 2025
Are you starting a small (micro-enterprise) business, expanding an existing business, or buying an existing business? The Micro Enterprise Grant offers individuals who are Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority beneficiaries,…
For Sale: Fishing Boat
Priced to Sell
35-foot wooden troller, double-ended, with rebuilt reduction gear in 2023. 2 new 8d batteries 2023. Rebuilt blower 2024. Comes with fishing gear. I’m a 2-boat owner. View the boat at…
Food Coop Fall/Winter Hours
For November & December
Here are our regular Nov.-Dec. hours: Closed Sunday & Monday. Tuesday 3-7pm (“Fresh Produce Day”) Wednesday 10am-5pm Thursday 10am-5pm Friday 10am-5pm Saturday 10am-5pm (with 25% off produce) Special Notes for…
Debbie S. Miller’s “Goodnight Sounds”
Meet Sitka Author In Person with New Children's Book
The book “Goodnight Sounds” by Sitka author Debbie S. Miller will be available from the author, in person at the “Made in Sitka Holiday Market” on December 14 & 15…
Art on the Wall at Xóots
Sitka Elementary School Relishes Colorful Bear
Here is “Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Xóots Elementary School Mural: The “Brown Bear” logo is affectionately called “Buddy” and was designed by Charlie Skultka (who also helped…
Sitka Monthly Grind 30th Season
Help Put it On + Come Watch & Celebrate!
Come Celebrate 30 Years with the Sitka Monthly Grind: Sitka’s home-grown, family-friendly variety show!! We welcome performances of Music, Dance, Readings, Magic, Acrobatics, Drama, Storytelling, Comedy, and more! Let us…
Senior Exercise Class
Strong and Steady
Free Strong and Steady exercise class for seniors are 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Swan Lake Senior Center. The class is focused on reducing falls by building strength and…
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